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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.68, 299.28 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.68, 299.28 and 151.44 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.68 : 299.28 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.68/299.28 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.68x = 299.28 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.68x = 45,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,322.96/199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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