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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 301.14 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 301.14 and 160.38 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 301.14 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/301.14 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 301.14 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 48,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,296.83/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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