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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 300.74 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 300.74 and 168.30 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 300.74 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/300.74 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 300.74 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 50,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,613.70/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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