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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 299.95 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 299.95 and 156.99 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 299.95 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/299.95 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 299.95 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 47,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,089.15/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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