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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.42, 297.79 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.42, 297.79 and 140.70 is: 211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.42 : 297.79 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.42/297.79 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.42x = 297.79 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.42x = 41,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,897.56/198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.16

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