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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 297.64 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 297.64 and 144.70 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 297.64 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/297.64 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 297.64 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 43,068.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,068.51/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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