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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 273.29 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 273.29 and 142.98 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 273.29 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/273.29 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 273.29 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 39,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,074.07/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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