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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 297.72 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 297.72 and 158.45 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 297.72 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/297.72 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 297.72 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 47,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172.25/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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