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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 334.03 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 334.03 and 92.60 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 334.03 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/334.03 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 334.03 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 30,931.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,931.18/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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