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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 299.98 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 299.98 and 108.78 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 299.98 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/299.98 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 299.98 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 32,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,631.82/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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