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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.36 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.36 and 144.92 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.36 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.36 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.36 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 43,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,238.33/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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