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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 334.42 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 334.42 and 92.92 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 334.42 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/334.42 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 334.42 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 31,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,074.31/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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