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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 273.83 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 273.83 and 143.33 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 273.83 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/273.83 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 273.83 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 39,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,245.97/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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