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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 300.34 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 300.34 and 97.43 is: 146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 300.34 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/300.34 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 300.34 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 29,261.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,261.64/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.20

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