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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 322.44 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 322.44 and 93.21 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 322.44 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/322.44 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 322.44 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 30,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,054.63/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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