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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 299.90 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 299.90 and 167.82 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 299.90 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/299.90 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 299.90 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 50,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,330.20/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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