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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 321.36 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 321.36 and 92.50 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 321.36 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/321.36 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 321.36 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 29,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,725.80/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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