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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 296.73 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 296.73 and 154.45 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 296.73 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/296.73 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 296.73 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 45,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,829.95/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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