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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.01, 272.85 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.01, 272.85 and 142.64 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.01 : 272.85 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.01/272.85 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.01x = 272.85 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.01x = 38,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,917.96/198.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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