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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 297.27 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 297.27 and 157.14 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 297.27 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/297.27 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 297.27 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 46,713.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,713.01/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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