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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.95, 303.06 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.95, 303.06 and 92.28 is: 138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.95 : 303.06 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.95/303.06 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.95x = 303.06 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.95x = 27,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,966.38/201.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.49

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