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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 300.25 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 300.25 and 92.04 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 300.25 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/300.25 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 300.25 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 27,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,635.01/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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