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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.19, 300.21 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.19, 300.21 and 108.87 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.19 : 300.21 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.19/300.21 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.19x = 300.21 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.19x = 32,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683.86/200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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