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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.69, 300.55 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.69, 300.55 and 97.72 is: 146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.69 : 300.55 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.69/300.55 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.69x = 300.55 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.69x = 29,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,367.75/200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.33

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