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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.09, 296.43 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.09, 296.43 and 143.31 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.09 : 296.43 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.09/296.43 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.09x = 296.43 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.09x = 42,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,479.18/198.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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