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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297.09 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297.09 and 144.18 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297.09 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297.09 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297.09 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 42,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,834.44/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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