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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 299.84 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 299.84 and 166.12 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 299.84 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/299.84 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 299.84 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 49,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,807.84/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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