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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 300.31 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 300.31 and 97.61 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 300.31 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/300.31 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 300.31 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 29,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,311.51/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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