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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 320.85 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 320.85 and 92.20 is: 138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 320.85 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/320.85 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 320.85 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 29,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,582.37/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.18

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