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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 321.88 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 321.88 and 123.36 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 321.88 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/321.88 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 321.88 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 39,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,707.12/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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