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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.11, 297.27 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.11, 297.27 and 144.25 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.11 : 297.27 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.11/297.27 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.11x = 297.27 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.11x = 42,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,880.45/198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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