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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 321.27 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 321.27 and 123.10 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 321.27 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/321.27 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 321.27 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 39,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,548.34/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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