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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.20, 313.83 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.20, 313.83 and 92.20 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.20 : 313.83 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.20/313.83 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.20x = 313.83 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.20x = 28,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,935.13/209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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