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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 298.91 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 298.91 and 158.21 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 298.91 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/298.91 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 298.91 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 47,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,288.27/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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