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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 300.85 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 300.85 and 92.41 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 300.85 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/300.85 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 300.85 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 27,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800.57/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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