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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.95, 320.98 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.95, 320.98 and 92.15 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.95 : 320.98 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.95/320.98 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.95x = 320.98 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.95x = 29,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,578.31/213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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