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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 300.24 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 300.24 and 157.68 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 300.24 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/300.24 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 300.24 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 47,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341.84/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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