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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.63, 274.20 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.63, 274.20 and 143.49 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.63 : 274.20 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.63/274.20 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.63x = 274.20 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.63x = 39,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346.52/198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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