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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.52 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.52 and 143.66 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.52 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.52 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.52 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 38,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,863.03/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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