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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 333.92 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 333.92 and 92.72 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 333.92 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/333.92 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 333.92 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 30,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,961.06/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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