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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.89 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.89 and 92.84 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.89 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.89 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.89 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 29,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882.19/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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