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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.20, 297.05 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.20, 297.05 and 140.33 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.20 : 297.05 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.20/297.05 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.20x = 297.05 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.20x = 41,682.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,682.84/198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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