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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 299.98 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 299.98 and 108.82 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 299.98 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/299.98 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 299.98 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 32,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,643.82/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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