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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 300.72 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 300.72 and 157.92 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 300.72 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/300.72 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 300.72 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 47,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,489.70/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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