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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 320.86 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 320.86 and 92.39 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 320.86 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/320.86 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 320.86 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 29,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,644.57/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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