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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.88, 276.02 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.88, 276.02 and 158.60 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.88 : 276.02 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.88/276.02 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.88x = 276.02 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.88x = 43,776.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,776.77/199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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