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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 298.52 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 298.52 and 144.20 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 298.52 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/298.52 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 298.52 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 43,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,046.58/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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