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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 321.50 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 321.50 and 122.92 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 321.50 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/321.50 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 321.50 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 39,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518.28/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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