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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 322.15 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 322.15 and 123.45 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 322.15 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/322.15 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 322.15 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 39,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,769.39/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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