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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 300.12 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 300.12 and 97.46 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 300.12 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/300.12 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 300.12 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 29,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,249.70/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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