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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 275.60 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 275.60 and 143.68 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 275.60 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/275.60 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 275.60 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 39,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,598.21/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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