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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 300.72 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 300.72 and 92.20 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 300.72 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/300.72 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 300.72 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 27,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725.98/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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