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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 299.88 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 299.88 and 92.08 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 299.88 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/299.88 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 299.88 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 27,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612.95/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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