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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 273.62 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 273.62 and 143.20 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 273.62 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/273.62 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 273.62 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 39,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183.08/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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