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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 297.30 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 297.30 and 141.05 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 297.30 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/297.30 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 297.30 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 41,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934.17/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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