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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 270.55 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 270.55 and 143.82 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 270.55 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/270.55 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 270.55 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 38,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,910.50/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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