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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.21, 321.35 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.21, 321.35 and 92.47 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.21 : 321.35 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.21/321.35 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.21x = 321.35 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.21x = 29,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715.23/214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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