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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 301.25 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 301.25 and 166.27 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 301.25 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/301.25 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 301.25 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 50,088.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,088.84/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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