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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.56 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.56 and 97.54 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.56 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.56 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.56 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 29,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,316.62/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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