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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.37, 297.78 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.37, 297.78 and 143.56 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.37 : 297.78 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.37/297.78 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.37x = 297.78 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.37x = 42,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,749.30/198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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