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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.01, 320.77 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.01, 320.77 and 92.34 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.01 : 320.77 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.01/320.77 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.01x = 320.77 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.01x = 29,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,619.90/214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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