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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 298.41 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 298.41 and 150.42 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 298.41 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/298.41 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 298.41 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 44,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,888.52/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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