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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 297.09 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 297.09 and 143.82 is: 215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 297.09 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/297.09 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 297.09 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 42,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,727.48/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.80

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