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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 297.76 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 297.76 and 153.04 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 297.76 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/297.76 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 297.76 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 45,569.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,569.19/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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