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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 321.62 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 321.62 and 92.59 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 321.62 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/321.62 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 321.62 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 29,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,779.86/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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