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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.59 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.59 and 93.23 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.59 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.59 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.59 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 30,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,073.45/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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