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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 274.28 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 274.28 and 140.58 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 274.28 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/274.28 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 274.28 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 38,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558.28/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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