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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.11, 299.76 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.11, 299.76 and 163.38 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.11 : 299.76 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.11/299.76 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.11x = 299.76 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.11x = 48,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,976.45/200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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