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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.24 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.24 and 139.92 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.24 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.24 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.24 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 38,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,231.74/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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