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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 298.73 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 298.73 and 156.03 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 298.73 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/298.73 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 298.73 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 46,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,610.06/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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