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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.09, 320.83 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.09, 320.83 and 122.67 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.09 : 320.83 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.09/320.83 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.09x = 320.83 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.09x = 39,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,356.22/214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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