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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 301.23 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 301.23 and 92.46 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 301.23 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/301.23 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 301.23 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 27,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851.73/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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