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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 297.30 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 297.30 and 144.04 is: 216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 297.30 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/297.30 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 297.30 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 42,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,823.09/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.23

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