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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 301.14 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 301.14 and 92.74 is: 139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 301.14 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/301.14 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 301.14 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 27,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,927.72/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.02

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