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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322.11 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322.11 and 121.14 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322.11 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322.11 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322.11 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 39,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020.41/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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