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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 320.49 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 320.49 and 122.76 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 320.49 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/320.49 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 320.49 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 39,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,343.35/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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