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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303.39 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303.39 and 92.58 is: 138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303.39 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303.39 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303.39 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 28,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,087.85/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.79

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