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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 333.80 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 333.80 and 92.53 is: 138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 333.80 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/333.80 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 333.80 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 30,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,884.38/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.82

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