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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 297.90 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 297.90 and 149.63 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 297.90 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/297.90 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 297.90 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 44,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574.78/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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