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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.79, 298.33 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.79, 298.33 and 145.01 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.79 : 298.33 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.79/298.33 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.79x = 298.33 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.79x = 43,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,261.22/198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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