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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 302.51 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 302.51 and 92.21 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 302.51 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/302.51 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 302.51 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 27,893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,893.17/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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