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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 322.17 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 322.17 and 93.25 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 322.17 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/322.17 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 322.17 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 30,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,042.35/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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