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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 273.84 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 273.84 and 143.22 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 273.84 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/273.84 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 273.84 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 39,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,219.36/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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