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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.01, 302.87 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.01, 302.87 and 92.27 is: 138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.01 : 302.87 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.01/302.87 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.01x = 302.87 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.01x = 27,944.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,944.07/202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.33

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