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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.90, 320.92 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.90, 320.92 and 92.14 is: 138.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.90 : 320.92 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.90/320.92 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.90x = 320.92 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.90x = 29,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,569.57/213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.24

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