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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 273.72 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 273.72 and 140.24 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 273.72 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/273.72 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 273.72 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 38,386.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,386.49/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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