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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 300.44 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 300.44 and 162.06 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 300.44 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/300.44 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 300.44 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 48,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,689.31/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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