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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.29, 299.07 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.29, 299.07 and 150.58 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.29 : 299.07 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.29/299.07 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.29x = 299.07 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.29x = 45,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,033.96/199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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