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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 297.95 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 297.95 and 141.04 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 297.95 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/297.95 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 297.95 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 42,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,022.87/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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