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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 296.80 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 296.80 and 154.53 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 296.80 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/296.80 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 296.80 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 45,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,864.12/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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