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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 298.32 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 298.32 and 153.24 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 298.32 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/298.32 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 298.32 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 45,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,714.56/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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