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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.37, 321.49 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.37, 321.49 and 92.56 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.37 : 321.49 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.37/321.49 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.37x = 321.49 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.37x = 29,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,757.11/214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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