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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 321.44 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 321.44 and 92.72 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 321.44 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/321.44 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 321.44 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 29,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803.92/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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