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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.30, 299.30 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.30, 299.30 and 164.12 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.30 : 299.30 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.30/299.30 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.30x = 299.30 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.30x = 49,121.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,121.12/200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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