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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 321.27 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 321.27 and 92.41 is: 138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 321.27 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/321.27 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 321.27 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 29,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,687.41/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.65

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