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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.01, 300.15 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.01, 300.15 and 159.69 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.01 : 300.15 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.01/300.15 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.01x = 300.15 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.01x = 47,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,930.95/200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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