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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 300.18 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 300.18 and 168.26 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 300.18 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/300.18 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 300.18 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 50,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,508.29/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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