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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 321.21 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 321.21 and 92.37 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 321.21 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/321.21 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 321.21 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 29,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,670.17/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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