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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 297.90 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 297.90 and 158.40 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 297.90 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/297.90 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 297.90 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 47,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,187.36/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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