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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 322.03 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 322.03 and 92.96 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 322.03 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/322.03 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 322.03 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 29,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,936.91/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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