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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 300.21 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 300.21 and 97.46 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 300.21 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/300.21 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 300.21 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 29,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,258.57/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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