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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.39, 300.07 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.39, 300.07 and 161.66 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.39 : 300.07 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.39/300.07 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.39x = 300.07 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.39x = 48,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.41/200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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