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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.37, 274.08 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.37, 274.08 and 140.32 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.37 : 274.08 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.37/274.08 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.37x = 274.08 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.37x = 38,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,458.91/198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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