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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.29, 297.57 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.29, 297.57 and 149.58 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.29 : 297.57 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.29/297.57 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.29x = 297.57 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.29x = 44,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,510.52/198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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