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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 322.18 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 322.18 and 93.08 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 322.18 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/322.18 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 322.18 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 29,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,989.09/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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