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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 300.87 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 300.87 and 92.42 is: 138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 300.87 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/300.87 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 300.87 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 27,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806.41/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.66

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