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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.19, 296.98 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.19, 296.98 and 140.53 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.19 : 296.98 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.19/296.98 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.19x = 296.98 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.19x = 41,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,734.60/198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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