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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.64 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.64 and 159.48 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.64 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.64 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.64 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 47,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,308.15/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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