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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 300.96 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 300.96 and 109.44 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 300.96 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/300.96 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 300.96 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 32,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,937.06/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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