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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 321.10 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 321.10 and 92.35 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 321.10 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/321.10 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 321.10 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 29,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653.59/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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