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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 300.98 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 300.98 and 97.92 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 300.98 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/300.98 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 300.98 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 29,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,472.21/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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