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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 300.88 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 300.88 and 92.27 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 300.88 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/300.88 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 300.88 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 27,763.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,763.07/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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