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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 333.98 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 333.98 and 92.59 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 333.98 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/333.98 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 333.98 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 30,921.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,921.63/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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