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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 300.83 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 300.83 and 165.98 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 300.83 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/300.83 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 300.83 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 49,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,931.69/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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