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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 299.40 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 299.40 and 159.13 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 299.40 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/299.40 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 299.40 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 47,642.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,642.03/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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