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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 297.70 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 297.70 and 144.41 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 297.70 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/297.70 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 297.70 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 42,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,989.01/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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