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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 320.86 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 320.86 and 122.52 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 320.86 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/320.86 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 320.86 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 39,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,311.77/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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