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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 321.80 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 321.80 and 92.86 is: 139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 321.80 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/321.80 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 321.80 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 29,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,881.78/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.17

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