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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 320.68 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 320.68 and 92.08 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 320.68 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/320.68 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 320.68 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 29,528.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528.21/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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