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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 299.75 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 299.75 and 165.66 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 299.75 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/299.75 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 299.75 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 49,655.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,655.76/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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