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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.51, 297.44 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.51, 297.44 and 144.15 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.51 : 297.44 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.51/297.44 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.51x = 297.44 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.51x = 42,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,875.98/198.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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