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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 300.02 and 97.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 300.02 and 97.37 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 300.02 = 97.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/300.02 = 97.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 300.02 × 97.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 29,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,210.96/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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