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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 296.28 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 296.28 and 157.79 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 296.28 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/296.28 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 296.28 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 46,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,750.76/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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