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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 301.38 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 301.38 and 166.37 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 301.38 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/301.38 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 301.38 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 50,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,139.08/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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