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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 300.39 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 300.39 and 162.27 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 300.39 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/300.39 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 300.39 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 48,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,744.29/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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