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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.05, 273.22 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.05, 273.22 and 139.91 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.05 : 273.22 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.05/273.22 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.05x = 273.22 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.05x = 38,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,224.49/198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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