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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.80 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.80 and 152.28 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.80 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.80 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.80 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 45,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,196.70/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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