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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.27, 321.44 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.27, 321.44 and 92.56 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.27 : 321.44 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.27/321.44 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.27x = 321.44 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.27x = 29,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752.49/214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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