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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 300.39 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 300.39 and 97.46 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 300.39 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/300.39 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 300.39 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 29,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,276.01/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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