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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.30, 296.99 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.30, 296.99 and 152.30 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.30 : 296.99 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.30/296.99 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.30x = 296.99 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.30x = 45,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,229.33/198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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