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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.97, 322.00 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.97, 322.00 and 123.62 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.97 : 322.00 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.97/322.00 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.97x = 322.00 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.97x = 39,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,803.72/214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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