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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 300.24 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 300.24 and 107.64 is: 161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 300.24 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/300.24 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 300.24 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 32,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317.83/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.42

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