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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 273.96 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 273.96 and 143.15 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 273.96 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/273.96 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 273.96 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 39,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,216.00/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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