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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 274.22 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 274.22 and 139.74 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 274.22 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/274.22 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 274.22 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 38,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,319.50/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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