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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.02, 296.79 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.02, 296.79 and 157.28 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.02 : 296.79 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.02/296.79 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.02x = 296.79 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.02x = 46,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,679.13/198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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