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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 296.92 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 296.92 and 154.50 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 296.92 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/296.92 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 296.92 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 45,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,873.22/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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