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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 321.24 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 321.24 and 122.79 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 321.24 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/321.24 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 321.24 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 39,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,445.06/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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