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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 301.28 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 301.28 and 108.30 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 301.28 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/301.28 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 301.28 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 32,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,628.62/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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