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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 333.81 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 333.81 and 92.52 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 333.81 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/333.81 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 333.81 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 30,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,884.10/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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