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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297.42 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297.42 and 140.64 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297.42 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297.42 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297.42 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 41,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,829.15/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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