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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.70, 299.39 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.70, 299.39 and 150.19 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.70 : 299.39 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.70/299.39 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.70x = 299.39 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.70x = 44,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,965.38/199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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