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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.94, 321.98 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.94, 321.98 and 123.38 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.94 : 321.98 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.94/321.98 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.94x = 321.98 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.94x = 39,725.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,725.89/214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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