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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.09, 298.86 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.09, 298.86 and 150.49 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.09 : 298.86 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.09/298.86 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.09x = 298.86 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.09x = 44,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,975.25/199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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