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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 274.12 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 274.12 and 143.08 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 274.12 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/274.12 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 274.12 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 39,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,221.09/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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