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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 298.26 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 298.26 and 141.50 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 298.26 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/298.26 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 298.26 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 42,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,202.30/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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