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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 273.68 and 143.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 273.68 and 143.23 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 273.68 = 143.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/273.68 = 143.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 273.68 × 143.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 39,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,199.19/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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