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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.51, 321.59 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.51, 321.59 and 123.27 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.51 : 321.59 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.51/321.59 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.51x = 321.59 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.51x = 39,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,642.40/214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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