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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 334.38 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 334.38 and 92.97 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 334.38 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/334.38 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 334.38 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 31,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,087.31/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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