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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 273.38 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 273.38 and 142.76 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 273.38 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/273.38 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 273.38 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 39,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027.73/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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