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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.27, 299.96 and 97.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.27, 299.96 and 97.33 is: 145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.27 : 299.96 = 97.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.27/299.96 = 97.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.27x = 299.96 × 97.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.27x = 29,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196.10/200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.79

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