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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 298.76 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 298.76 and 164.08 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 298.76 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/298.76 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 298.76 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 49,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,020.54/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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