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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 299.40 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 299.40 and 159.04 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 299.40 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/299.40 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 299.40 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 47,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616.58/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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