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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.62, 298.16 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.62, 298.16 and 143.81 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.62 : 298.16 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.62/298.16 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.62x = 298.16 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.62x = 42,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,877.67/198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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