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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.49, 298.92 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.49, 298.92 and 151.25 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.49 : 298.92 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.49/298.92 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.49x = 298.92 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.49x = 45,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,211.65/199.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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