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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.71, 297.74 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.71, 297.74 and 140.84 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.71 : 297.74 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.71/297.74 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.71x = 297.74 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.71x = 41,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,933.68/198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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