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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 296.08 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 296.08 and 155.36 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 296.08 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/296.08 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 296.08 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 45,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,998.99/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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