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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.05, 298.83 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.05, 298.83 and 153.43 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.05 : 298.83 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.05/298.83 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.05x = 298.83 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.05x = 45,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,849.49/199.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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