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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.62 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.62 and 92.92 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.62 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.62 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.62 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 28,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,026.53/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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