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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 298.74 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 298.74 and 153.37 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 298.74 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/298.74 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 298.74 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 45,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,817.75/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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