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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.97 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.97 and 92.84 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.97 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.97 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.97 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 29,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,891.69/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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