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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 298.53 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 298.53 and 153.63 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 298.53 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/298.53 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 298.53 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 45,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,863.16/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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