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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 298.34 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 298.34 and 145.17 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 298.34 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/298.34 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 298.34 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 43,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,310.02/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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