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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297 and 159.57 is: 239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 47,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392.29/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.14

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