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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 300.30 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 300.30 and 97.66 is: 146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 300.30 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/300.30 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 300.30 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 29,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,327.30/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.40

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