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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 273.45 and 139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 273.45 and 139.99 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 273.45 = 139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/273.45 = 139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 273.45 × 139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 38,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280.27/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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