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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 298.47 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 298.47 and 155.85 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 298.47 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/298.47 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 298.47 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 46,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,516.55/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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