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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 270.67 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 270.67 and 143.80 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 270.67 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/270.67 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 270.67 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 38,922.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,922.35/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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