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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 273.90 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 273.90 and 143.54 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 273.90 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/273.90 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 273.90 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 39,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315.61/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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