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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 296.82 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 296.82 and 141.24 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 296.82 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/296.82 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 296.82 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 41,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,922.86/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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