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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 273.56 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 273.56 and 142.94 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 273.56 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/273.56 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 273.56 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 39,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100.58/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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