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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.62, 297.39 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.62, 297.39 and 102.23 is: 153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.62 : 297.39 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.62/297.39 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.62x = 297.39 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.62x = 30,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,401.62/198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.07

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