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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 298.36 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 298.36 and 145.16 is: 217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 298.36 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/298.36 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 298.36 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 43,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,309.94/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.79

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