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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 300.87 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 300.87 and 92.28 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 300.87 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/300.87 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 300.87 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 27,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764.28/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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