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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.23, 300.44 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.23, 300.44 and 97.62 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.23 : 300.44 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.23/300.44 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.23x = 300.44 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.23x = 29,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,328.95/200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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