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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 334.15 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 334.15 and 92.79 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 334.15 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/334.15 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 334.15 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 31,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,005.55/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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