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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 297.76 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 297.76 and 157.46 is: 235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 297.76 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/297.76 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 297.76 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 46,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,885.29/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.94

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