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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.59, 322.20 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.59, 322.20 and 93.09 is: 139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.59 : 322.20 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.59/322.20 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.59x = 322.20 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.59x = 29,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,993.60/214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.77

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