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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.63, 298.65 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.63, 298.65 and 158.63 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.63 : 298.65 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.63/298.65 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.63x = 298.65 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.63x = 47,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373.95/199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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