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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.01, 321.10 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.01, 321.10 and 92.17 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.01 : 321.10 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.01/321.10 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.01x = 321.10 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.01x = 29,595.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,595.96/214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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