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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 298.14 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 298.14 and 152.84 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 298.14 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/298.14 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 298.14 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 45,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,567.72/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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