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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 273.39 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 273.39 and 139.34 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 273.39 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/273.39 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 273.39 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 38,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,094.16/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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