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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 322.05 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 322.05 and 92.99 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 322.05 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/322.05 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 322.05 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 29,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,947.43/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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