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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 297.23 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 297.23 and 140.37 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 297.23 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/297.23 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 297.23 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 41,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,720.36/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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