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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 321.92 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 321.92 and 123.40 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 321.92 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/321.92 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 321.92 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 39,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,724.93/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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