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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.49, 320.97 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.49, 320.97 and 122.83 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.49 : 320.97 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.49/320.97 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.49x = 320.97 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.49x = 39,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424.75/214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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