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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.46, 297.98 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.46, 297.98 and 158.21 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.46 : 297.98 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.46/297.98 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.46x = 297.98 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.46x = 47,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,143.42/198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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