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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 298.17 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 298.17 and 151.02 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 298.17 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/298.17 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 298.17 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 45,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,029.63/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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