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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 274.28 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 274.28 and 143.55 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 274.28 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/274.28 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 274.28 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 39,372.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,372.18/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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