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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 321.98 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 321.98 and 92.94 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 321.98 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/321.98 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 321.98 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 29,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,924.36/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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