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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 321.85 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 321.85 and 123.49 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 321.85 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/321.85 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 321.85 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 39,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,745.26/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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