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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.17, 321.20 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.17, 321.20 and 92.37 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.17 : 321.20 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.17/321.20 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.17x = 321.20 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.17x = 29,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669.24/214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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