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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.26, 301.70 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.26, 301.70 and 92.92 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.26 : 301.70 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.26/301.70 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.26x = 301.70 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.26x = 28,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,033.96/201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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