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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 321.45 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 321.45 and 122.04 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 321.45 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/321.45 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 321.45 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 39,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,229.76/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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