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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 273.90 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 273.90 and 140.16 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 273.90 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/273.90 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 273.90 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 38,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,389.82/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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