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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 297.28 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 297.28 and 102.02 is: 153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 297.28 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/297.28 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 297.28 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 30,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,328.51/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.07

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