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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 301.11 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 301.11 and 97.95 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 301.11 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/301.11 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 301.11 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 29,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,493.72/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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