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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.05, 296.85 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.05, 296.85 and 152.28 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.05 : 296.85 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.05/296.85 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.05x = 296.85 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.05x = 45,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204.32/198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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