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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 273.76 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 273.76 and 139.59 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 273.76 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/273.76 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 273.76 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 38,214.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214.59/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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