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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.43, 321.84 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.43, 321.84 and 123.21 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.43 : 321.84 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.43/321.84 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.43x = 321.84 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.43x = 39,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653.91/214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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