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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 300.38 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 300.38 and 92.02 is: 137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 300.38 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/300.38 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 300.38 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 27,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,640.97/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.97

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