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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 322.51 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 322.51 and 93.22 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 322.51 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/322.51 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 322.51 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 30,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,064.38/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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