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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.63, 297.96 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.63, 297.96 and 102.46 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.63 : 297.96 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.63/297.96 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.63x = 297.96 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.63x = 30,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,528.98/198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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