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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 299.22 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 299.22 and 150.75 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 299.22 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/299.22 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 299.22 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 45,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,107.42/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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