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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 299.24 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 299.24 and 158.69 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 299.24 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/299.24 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 299.24 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 47,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,486.49/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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