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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 299.52 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 299.52 and 157.12 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 299.52 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/299.52 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 299.52 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 47,060.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,060.58/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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