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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 321.88 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 321.88 and 92.82 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 321.88 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/321.88 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 321.88 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 29,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,876.90/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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