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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 275.01 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 275.01 and 149.85 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 275.01 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/275.01 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 275.01 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 41,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,210.25/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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