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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 273.78 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 273.78 and 140.58 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 273.78 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/273.78 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 273.78 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 38,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,487.99/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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