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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.72 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.72 and 151.53 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.72 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.72 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.72 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 44,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,961.98/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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