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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 299.25 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 299.25 and 157.95 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 299.25 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/299.25 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 299.25 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 47,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266.54/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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