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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.10, 321.21 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.10, 321.21 and 92.42 is: 138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.10 : 321.21 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.10/321.21 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.10x = 321.21 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.10x = 29,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,686.23/214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.66

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