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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 297.51 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 297.51 and 141.11 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 297.51 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/297.51 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 297.51 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 41,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,980.15/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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