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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 299.70 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 299.70 and 156.33 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 299.70 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/299.70 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 299.70 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 46,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,852.10/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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