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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 321.10 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 321.10 and 92.24 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 321.10 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/321.10 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 321.10 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 29,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618.26/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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