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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 273.54 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 273.54 and 142.88 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 273.54 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/273.54 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 273.54 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 39,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083.40/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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