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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 322.34 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 322.34 and 93.16 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 322.34 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/322.34 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 322.34 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 30,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030.30/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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