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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.11, 299.87 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.11, 299.87 and 97.28 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.11 : 299.87 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.11/299.87 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.11x = 299.87 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.11x = 29,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,169.85/200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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