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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 300.98 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 300.98 and 157.05 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 300.98 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/300.98 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 300.98 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 47,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,269.30/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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