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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 333.75 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 333.75 and 92.45 is: 138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 333.75 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/333.75 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 333.75 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 30,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,855.19/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.67

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