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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.44, 297.48 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.44, 297.48 and 150.56 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.44 : 297.48 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.44/297.48 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.44x = 297.48 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.44x = 44,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,788.59/198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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