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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 301.17 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 301.17 and 97.98 is: 146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 301.17 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/301.17 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 301.17 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 29,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,508.64/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.87

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