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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 298.74 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 298.74 and 153.64 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 298.74 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/298.74 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 298.74 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 45,898.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,898.41/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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