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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.02, 296.49 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.02, 296.49 and 143.75 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.02 : 296.49 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.02/296.49 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.02x = 296.49 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.02x = 42,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,620.44/198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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