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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.85, 302.83 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.85, 302.83 and 92.19 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.85 : 302.83 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.85/302.83 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.85x = 302.83 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.85x = 27,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,917.90/201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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