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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.24 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.24 and 108.88 is: 163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.24 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.24 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.24 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 32,690.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,690.13/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.24

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