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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 300.93 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 300.93 and 97.88 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 300.93 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/300.93 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 300.93 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 29,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,453.52/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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