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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.89, 298.23 and 144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.89, 298.23 and 144.02 is: 215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.89 : 298.23 = 144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.89/298.23 = 144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.89x = 298.23 × 144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.89x = 42,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,949.59/198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.95

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