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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 321.56 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 321.56 and 123.09 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 321.56 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/321.56 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 321.56 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 39,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581.13/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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