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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.81, 297.70 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.81, 297.70 and 140.72 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.81 : 297.70 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.81/297.70 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.81x = 297.70 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.81x = 41,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,891.64/198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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