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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 300.42 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 300.42 and 92.16 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 300.42 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/300.42 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 300.42 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 27,686.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,686.71/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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