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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 334.14 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 334.14 and 92.66 is: 138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 334.14 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/334.14 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 334.14 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 30,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959.74/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.97

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