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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.57, 321.85 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.57, 321.85 and 123.20 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.57 : 321.85 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.57/321.85 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.57x = 321.85 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.57x = 39,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,651.92/214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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