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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 297.17 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 297.17 and 143.81 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 297.17 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/297.17 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 297.17 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 42,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,736.02/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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