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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 297.32 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 297.32 and 137.40 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 297.32 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/297.32 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 297.32 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 40,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851.77/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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