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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 300 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 300 and 108.89 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 300 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/300 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 300 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 32,667
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,667/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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