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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 299.31 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 299.31 and 150.93 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 299.31 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/299.31 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 299.31 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 45,174.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,174.86/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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