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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.24, 299.12 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.24, 299.12 and 158.70 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.24 : 299.12 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.24/299.12 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.24x = 299.12 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.24x = 47,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,470.34/199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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