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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 297.54 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 297.54 and 157.86 is: 236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 297.54 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/297.54 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 297.54 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 46,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969.66/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.58

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