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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 300.70 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 300.70 and 108.83 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 300.70 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/300.70 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 300.70 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 32,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,725.18/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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