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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 299.78 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 299.78 and 159.28 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 299.78 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/299.78 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 299.78 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 47,748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748.96/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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