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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 300.66 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 300.66 and 159.65 is: 239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 300.66 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/300.66 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 300.66 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 47,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998.87/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.39

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