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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 300.78 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 300.78 and 97.88 is: 146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 300.78 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/300.78 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 300.78 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 29,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,440.35/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.83

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