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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 322.16 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 322.16 and 123.20 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 322.16 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/322.16 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 322.16 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 39,688.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,688.81/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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