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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 299.96 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 299.96 and 92.12 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 299.96 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/299.96 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 299.96 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 27,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630.82/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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