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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 303.68 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 303.68 and 92.75 is: 139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 303.68 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/303.68 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 303.68 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 28,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165.03/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.06

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