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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 300.74 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 300.74 and 92.28 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 300.74 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/300.74 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 300.74 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 27,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,752.29/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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