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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.83, 298.92 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.83, 298.92 and 159.33 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.83 : 298.92 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.83/298.92 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.83x = 298.92 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.83x = 47,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626.92/199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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