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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.30, 299.93 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.30, 299.93 and 166.19 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.30 : 299.93 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.30/299.93 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.30x = 299.93 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.30x = 49,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,843.04/200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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