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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 299.94 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 299.94 and 97.23 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 299.94 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/299.94 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 299.94 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 29,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,163.93/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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