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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 295.38 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 295.38 and 144.08 is: 198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 295.38 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/295.38 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 295.38 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 42,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,558.35/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.89

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