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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 331.54 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 331.54 and 92.63 is: 139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 331.54 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/331.54 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 331.54 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 30,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,708.66/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.09

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