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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 300.72 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 300.72 and 92.40 is: 138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 300.72 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/300.72 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 300.72 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 27,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,786.53/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.57

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