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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 297.90 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 297.90 and 158.31 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 297.90 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/297.90 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 297.90 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 47,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,160.55/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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