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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.91 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.91 and 100.44 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.91 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.91 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.91 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 29,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,821.64/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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