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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.44, 297.66 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.44, 297.66 and 153.08 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.44 : 297.66 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.44/297.66 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.44x = 297.66 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.44x = 45,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565.79/198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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