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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 299.68 and 161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 299.68 and 161.41 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 299.68 = 161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/299.68 = 161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 299.68 × 161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 48,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,371.35/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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