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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 297.20 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 297.20 and 140.74 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 297.20 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/297.20 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 297.20 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 41,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,827.93/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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