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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.21, 303.21 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.21, 303.21 and 92.51 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.21 : 303.21 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.21/303.21 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.21x = 303.21 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.21x = 28,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049.58/202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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