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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 300.62 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 300.62 and 162.18 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 300.62 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/300.62 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 300.62 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 48,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,754.96/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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