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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.23, 300.49 and 97.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.23, 300.49 and 97.63 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.23 : 300.49 = 97.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.23/300.49 = 97.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.23x = 300.49 × 97.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.23x = 29,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,335.84/200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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