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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 301.34 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 301.34 and 92.61 is: 138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 301.34 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/301.34 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 301.34 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 27,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907.33/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.97

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