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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 299.86 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 299.86 and 167.12 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 299.86 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/299.86 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 299.86 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 50,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,111.77/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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