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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 299.43 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 299.43 and 156.30 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 299.43 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/299.43 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 299.43 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 46,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,799.79/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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