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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 297.36 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 297.36 and 143.92 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 297.36 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/297.36 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 297.36 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 42,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,796.05/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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