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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 300.60 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 300.60 and 109.16 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 300.60 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/300.60 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 300.60 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 32,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813.50/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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