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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 300.39 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 300.39 and 97.50 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 300.39 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/300.39 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 300.39 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 29,288.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,288.03/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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