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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 297.73 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 297.73 and 144.18 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 297.73 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/297.73 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 297.73 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 42,926.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,926.35/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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