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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.37, 320.74 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.37, 320.74 and 123.11 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.37 : 320.74 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.37/320.74 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.37x = 320.74 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.37x = 39,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,486.30/214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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