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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.91, 322.49 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.91, 322.49 and 123.78 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.91 : 322.49 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.91/322.49 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.91x = 322.49 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.91x = 39,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,918.12/214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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