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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 321.76 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 321.76 and 123.23 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 321.76 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/321.76 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 321.76 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 39,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,650.48/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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