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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 274.19 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 274.19 and 143.48 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 274.19 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/274.19 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 274.19 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 39,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,338.69/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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