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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 322.38 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 322.38 and 93.18 is: 139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 322.38 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/322.38 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 322.38 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 30,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039.37/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.81

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