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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 301.02 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 301.02 and 92.54 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 301.02 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/301.02 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 301.02 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 27,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,856.39/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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