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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.09, 272.99 and 142.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.09, 272.99 and 142.73 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.09 : 272.99 = 142.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.09/272.99 = 142.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.09x = 272.99 × 142.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.09x = 38,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,962.50/198.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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