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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 296.93 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 296.93 and 155.15 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 296.93 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/296.93 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 296.93 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 46,067.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,067.91/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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