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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297.02 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297.02 and 152.16 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297.02 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297.02 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297.02 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 45,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194.56/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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