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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.25, 309.50 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.25, 309.50 and 92.25 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.25 : 309.50 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.25/309.50 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.25x = 309.50 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.25x = 28,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550.91/206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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