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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 303.60 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 303.60 and 92.71 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 303.60 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/303.60 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 303.60 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 28,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146.76/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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