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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.38 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.38 and 93.18 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.38 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.38 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.38 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 30,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039.37/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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