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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 321.62 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 321.62 and 92.64 is: 138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 321.62 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/321.62 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 321.62 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 29,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794.88/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.97

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