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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 321.78 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 321.78 and 92.90 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 321.78 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/321.78 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 321.78 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 29,893.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,893.36/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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