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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.31, 321.46 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.31, 321.46 and 92.43 is: 138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 321.46 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/321.46 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 321.46 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 29,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,712.32/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.64

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