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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 300.99 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 300.99 and 159.56 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 300.99 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/300.99 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 300.99 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 48,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,025.96/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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