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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.15, 321.18 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.15, 321.18 and 92.38 is: 138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.15 : 321.18 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.15/321.18 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.15x = 321.18 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.15x = 29,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669.00/214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.55

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