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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 298.89 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 298.89 and 163.64 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 298.89 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/298.89 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 298.89 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 48,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910.36/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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