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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 300.87 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 300.87 and 165.06 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 300.87 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/300.87 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 300.87 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 49,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,661.60/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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