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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 299.30 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 299.30 and 159.58 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 299.30 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/299.30 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 299.30 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 47,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,761.50/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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