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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.07, 273.06 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.07, 273.06 and 142.71 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.07 : 273.06 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.07/273.06 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.07x = 273.06 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.07x = 38,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,968.39/198.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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