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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.25, 303.48 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.25, 303.48 and 92.52 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 303.48 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/303.48 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 303.48 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 28,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,077.97/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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