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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 297.54 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 297.54 and 152.66 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 297.54 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/297.54 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 297.54 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 45,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422.46/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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