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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.17 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.17 and 142.86 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.17 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.17 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.17 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 39,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026.45/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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