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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 297.98 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 297.98 and 144.92 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 297.98 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/297.98 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 297.98 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 43,183.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,183.26/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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