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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 321.78 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 321.78 and 123.18 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 321.78 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/321.78 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 321.78 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 39,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,636.86/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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