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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 274.45 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 274.45 and 142.14 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 274.45 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/274.45 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 274.45 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 39,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,010.32/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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