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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 296.97 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 296.97 and 152.28 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 296.97 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/296.97 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 296.97 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 45,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,222.02/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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