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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.61, 305.37 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.61, 305.37 and 92.44 is: 138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.61 : 305.37 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.61/305.37 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.61x = 305.37 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.61x = 28,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228.40/203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.64

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