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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 299.96 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 299.96 and 97.25 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 299.96 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/299.96 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 299.96 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 29,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,171.11/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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