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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 297.84 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 297.84 and 150.21 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 297.84 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/297.84 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 297.84 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 44,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,738.55/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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