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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.49, 301.14 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.49, 301.14 and 164.85 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.49 : 301.14 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.49/301.14 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.49x = 301.14 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.49x = 49,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,642.93/200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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