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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.65, 303.95 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.65, 303.95 and 92.90 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.65 : 303.95 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.65/303.95 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.65x = 303.95 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.65x = 28,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,236.24/202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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