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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.47, 300.89 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.47, 300.89 and 157.30 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.47 : 300.89 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.47/300.89 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.47x = 300.89 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.47x = 47,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,330.00/200.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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