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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 321.86 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 321.86 and 92.79 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 321.86 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/321.86 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 321.86 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 29,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,865.39/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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