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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 301 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 301 and 97.98 is: 146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 301 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/301 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 301 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 29,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,491.98/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.97

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