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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.22, 297.60 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.22, 297.60 and 152.86 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.22 : 297.60 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.22/297.60 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.22x = 297.60 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.22x = 45,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,491.14/198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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