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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 296.52 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 296.52 and 150.16 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 296.52 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/296.52 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 296.52 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 44,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,525.44/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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