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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 296.96 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 296.96 and 154.88 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 296.96 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/296.96 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 296.96 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 45,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993.16/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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