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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.46, 298.27 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.46, 298.27 and 144.78 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.46 : 298.27 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.46/298.27 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.46x = 298.27 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.46x = 43,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,183.53/199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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