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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 300.53 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 300.53 and 157.23 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 300.53 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/300.53 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 300.53 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 47,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,252.72/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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