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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.65, 300.60 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.65, 300.60 and 168.37 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.65 : 300.60 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.65/300.60 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.65x = 300.60 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.65x = 50,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,610.52/200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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