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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 322.08 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 322.08 and 92.96 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 322.08 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/322.08 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 322.08 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 29,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941.62/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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