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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 321.78 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 321.78 and 92.66 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 321.78 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/321.78 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 321.78 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 29,816.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,816.13/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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