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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.94, 297.96 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.94, 297.96 and 144.67 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.94 : 297.96 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.94/297.96 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.94x = 297.96 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.94x = 43,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,105.87/198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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