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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 299.52 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 299.52 and 158.61 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 299.52 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/299.52 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 299.52 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 47,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,506.87/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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