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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 297.70 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 297.70 and 144.43 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 297.70 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/297.70 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 297.70 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 42,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,996.81/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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