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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 322.27 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 322.27 and 123.44 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 322.27 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/322.27 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 322.27 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 39,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,779.09/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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