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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 296.76 and 140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 296.76 and 140.61 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 296.76 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/296.76 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 296.76 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 41,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,727.42/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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