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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.39, 303.51 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.39, 303.51 and 92.72 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.39 : 303.51 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.39/303.51 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.39x = 303.51 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.39x = 28,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,141.45/202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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