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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 300.84 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 300.84 and 92.31 is: 138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 300.84 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/300.84 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 300.84 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 27,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770.54/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.49

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