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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.36 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.36 and 97.62 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.36 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.36 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.36 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 29,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,321.14/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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