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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 273.40 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 273.40 and 139.92 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 273.40 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/273.40 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 273.40 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 38,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254.13/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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