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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.19, 297.31 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.19, 297.31 and 142.86 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.19 : 297.31 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.19/297.31 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.19x = 297.31 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.19x = 42,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,473.71/198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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