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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.06, 274.27 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.06, 274.27 and 143.62 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.06 : 274.27 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.06/274.27 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.06x = 274.27 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.06x = 39,390.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,390.66/199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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