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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 274.52 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 274.52 and 140.40 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 274.52 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/274.52 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 274.52 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 38,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,542.61/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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