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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.78, 299.36 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.78, 299.36 and 156.34 is: 234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.78 : 299.36 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.78/299.36 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.78x = 299.36 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.78x = 46,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,800.41/199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.26

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