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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.02, 296.94 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.02, 296.94 and 143.84 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.02 : 296.94 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.02/296.94 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.02x = 296.94 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.02x = 42,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,711.85/198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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