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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.31, 321.92 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.31, 321.92 and 123.19 is: 185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 321.92 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/321.92 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 321.92 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 39,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657.06/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.04

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