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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 300.30 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 300.30 and 168.34 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 300.30 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/300.30 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 300.30 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 50,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,552.50/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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