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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.97, 274.34 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.97, 274.34 and 143.69 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.97 : 274.34 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.97/274.34 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.97x = 274.34 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.97x = 39,419.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,419.64/198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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