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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.48, 298.44 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.48, 298.44 and 153.48 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.48 : 298.44 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.48/298.44 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.48x = 298.44 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.48x = 45,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,804.57/199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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