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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 321.99 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 321.99 and 92.92 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 321.99 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/321.99 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 321.99 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 29,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,919.31/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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