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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 296.52 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 296.52 and 139.86 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 296.52 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/296.52 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 296.52 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 41,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,471.29/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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