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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.86, 301.17 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.86, 301.17 and 92.50 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.86 : 301.17 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.86/301.17 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.86x = 301.17 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.86x = 27,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858.23/200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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