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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 297.20 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 297.20 and 144.27 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 297.20 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/297.20 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 297.20 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 42,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,876.32/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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