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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.98, 297.99 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.98, 297.99 and 156.42 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.98 : 297.99 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.98/297.99 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.98x = 297.99 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.98x = 46,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,611.60/198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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