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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 299.99 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 299.99 and 159.20 is: 238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 299.99 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/299.99 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 299.99 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 47,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,756.11/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.48

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