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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 320.83 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 320.83 and 122.90 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 320.83 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/320.83 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 320.83 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 39,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,430.01/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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