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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.21, 273.60 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.21, 273.60 and 139.15 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.21 : 273.60 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.21/273.60 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.21x = 273.60 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.21x = 38,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069.38/198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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