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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 270.59 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 270.59 and 143.82 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 270.59 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/270.59 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 270.59 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 38,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,915.53/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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