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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.87, 320.94 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.87, 320.94 and 92.19 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.87 : 320.94 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.87/320.94 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.87x = 320.94 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.87x = 29,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,587.46/213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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