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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 321.65 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 321.65 and 92.73 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 321.65 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/321.65 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 321.65 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 29,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826.60/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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