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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 333.89 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 333.89 and 92.61 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 333.89 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/333.89 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 333.89 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 30,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,921.55/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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