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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 297.98 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 297.98 and 102.52 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 297.98 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/297.98 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 297.98 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 30,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548.91/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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