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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 298.08 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 298.08 and 152.93 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 298.08 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/298.08 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 298.08 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 45,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,585.37/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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