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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 298.50 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 298.50 and 137.92 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 298.50 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/298.50 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 298.50 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 41,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169.12/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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