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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.11, 297.57 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.11, 297.57 and 152.30 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.11 : 297.57 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.11/297.57 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.11x = 297.57 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.11x = 45,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319.91/198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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