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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.71, 297.14 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.71, 297.14 and 144.03 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.71 : 297.14 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.71/297.14 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.71x = 297.14 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.71x = 42,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797.43/198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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