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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.32 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.32 and 84.92 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.32 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.32 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.32 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 27,371.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,371.41/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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