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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.33 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.33 and 92.63 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.33 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.33 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.33 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 30,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,689.44/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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