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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 300.69 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 300.69 and 159.60 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 300.69 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/300.69 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 300.69 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 47,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,990.12/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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