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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 296.62 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 296.62 and 152.05 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 296.62 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/296.62 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 296.62 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 45,101.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101.07/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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