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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 297.64 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 297.64 and 140.58 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 297.64 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/297.64 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 297.64 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 41,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,842.98/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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