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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 272.70 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 272.70 and 142.77 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 272.70 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/272.70 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 272.70 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 38,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,933.38/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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