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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 300.85 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 300.85 and 97.76 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 300.85 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/300.85 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 300.85 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 29,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,411.60/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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