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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 297.54 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 297.54 and 143.55 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 297.54 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/297.54 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 297.54 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 42,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,711.87/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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