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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 297.57 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 297.57 and 102.14 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 297.57 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/297.57 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 297.57 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 30,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,393.80/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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