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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 298.93 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.60, 298.93 and 153.58 is: 230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.60 : 298.93 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.60/298.93 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.60x = 298.93 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.60x = 45,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,907.41/199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.00

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