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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 301.05 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 301.05 and 92.49 is: 138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 301.05 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/301.05 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 301.05 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 27,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844.11/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.71

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