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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 298.32 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 298.32 and 145.02 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 298.32 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/298.32 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 298.32 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 43,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262.37/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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