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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 297.72 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 297.72 and 102.39 is: 153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 297.72 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/297.72 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 297.72 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 30,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,483.55/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.35

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