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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 322.43 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 322.43 and 123.70 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 322.43 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/322.43 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 322.43 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 39,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,885.37/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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