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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 321.32 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 321.32 and 122.86 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 321.32 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/321.32 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 321.32 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 39,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477.38/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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