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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.05, 297.47 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.05, 297.47 and 144.59 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.05 : 297.47 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.05/297.47 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.05x = 297.47 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.05x = 43,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,010.06/198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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