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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 298.86 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 298.86 and 155.96 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 298.86 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/298.86 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 298.86 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 46,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,610.21/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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