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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 302.77 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 302.77 and 92.20 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 302.77 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/302.77 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 302.77 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 27,913.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913.88/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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