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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.62, 305.26 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.62, 305.26 and 92.36 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.62 : 305.26 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.62/305.26 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.62x = 305.26 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.62x = 28,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193.81/203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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