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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.39, 321.36 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.39, 321.36 and 92.62 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.39 : 321.36 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.39/321.36 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.39x = 321.36 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.39x = 29,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,764.36/214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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