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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.74, 334.17 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.74, 334.17 and 92.71 is: 139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.74 : 334.17 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.74/334.17 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.74x = 334.17 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.74x = 30,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,980.97/222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.09

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