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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 298.17 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 298.17 and 150.75 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 298.17 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/298.17 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 298.17 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 44,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949.13/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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