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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 270.50 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 270.50 and 143.76 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 270.50 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/270.50 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 270.50 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 38,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,887.08/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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