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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.72 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.72 and 92.22 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.72 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.72 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.72 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 27,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732.40/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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