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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.86 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.86 and 92.85 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.86 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.86 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.86 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 29,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,884.70/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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