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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 296.69 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 296.69 and 101.76 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 296.69 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/296.69 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 296.69 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 30,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,190.67/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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