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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 299.91 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 299.91 and 108.58 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 299.91 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/299.91 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 299.91 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 32,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563.68/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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