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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 297.38 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 297.38 and 152.46 is: 228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 297.38 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/297.38 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 297.38 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 45,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339.71/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.89

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