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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 301.47 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 301.47 and 96.84 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 301.47 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/301.47 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 301.47 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 29,192.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,192.85/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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