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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 298.68 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 298.68 and 156.32 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 298.68 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/298.68 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 298.68 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 46,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,689.66/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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