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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.11, 296.56 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.11, 296.56 and 143.24 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.11 : 296.56 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.11/296.56 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.11x = 296.56 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.11x = 42,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,477.95/198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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