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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.43, 300.42 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.43, 300.42 and 97.48 is: 146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.43 : 300.42 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.43/300.42 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.43x = 300.42 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.43x = 29,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,284.94/200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.11

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