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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 296.92 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 296.92 and 152.48 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 296.92 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/296.92 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 296.92 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 45,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,274.44/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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