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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 300.09 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 300.09 and 97.27 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 300.09 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/300.09 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 300.09 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 29,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,188.25/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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