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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 300.58 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 300.58 and 97.65 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 300.58 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/300.58 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 300.58 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 29,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,351.64/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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