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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.91, 322.37 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.91, 322.37 and 93.14 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.91 : 322.37 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.91/322.37 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.91x = 322.37 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.91x = 30,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,023.46/214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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