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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 297.96 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 297.96 and 150.68 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 297.96 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/297.96 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 297.96 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 44,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,896.61/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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