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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 210.50 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 210.50 and 143.98 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 210.50 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/210.50 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 210.50 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 30,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,307.08/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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