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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 274.68 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 274.68 and 143.80 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 274.68 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/274.68 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 274.68 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 39,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,498.98/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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