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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.86, 276.10 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.86, 276.10 and 158.28 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.86 : 276.10 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.86/276.10 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.86x = 276.10 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.86x = 43,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,701.11/199.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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