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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.29, 298.79 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.29, 298.79 and 158.59 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.29 : 298.79 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.29/298.79 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.29x = 298.79 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.29x = 47,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,385.28/199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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