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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 321.68 and 92.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 321.68 and 92.65 is: 139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 321.68 = 92.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/321.68 = 92.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 321.68 × 92.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 29,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803.65/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.00

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