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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 299.07 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 299.07 and 153.30 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 299.07 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/299.07 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 299.07 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 45,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,847.43/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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