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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 322.40 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 322.40 and 93.22 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 322.40 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/322.40 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 322.40 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 30,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,054.13/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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