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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.60, 321.80 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.60, 321.80 and 92.80 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.60 : 321.80 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.60/321.80 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.60x = 321.80 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.60x = 29,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863.04/214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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