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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 322.12 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 322.12 and 92.94 is: 139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 322.12 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/322.12 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 322.12 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 29,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,937.95/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.46

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