Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 299.40 and 157
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 199.84, 299.40 and 157 is: 235.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199.84 : 299.40 = 157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199.84/299.40 = 157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199.84x = 299.40 × 157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199.84x = 47,005.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,005.80/199.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235.22
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