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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 297.82 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 297.82 and 152.96 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 297.82 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/297.82 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 297.82 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 45,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554.55/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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