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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 300.34 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 300.34 and 97.55 is: 146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 300.34 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/300.34 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 300.34 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 29,298.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298.17/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.19

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