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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.07, 297.30 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.07, 297.30 and 149.15 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.07 : 297.30 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.07/297.30 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.07x = 297.30 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.07x = 44,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343.04/198.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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