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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 273.72 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 273.72 and 143.16 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 273.72 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/273.72 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 273.72 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 39,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185.76/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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