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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.92 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.92 and 143.98 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.92 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.92 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.92 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 39,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,726.96/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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