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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 274.36 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 274.36 and 140.80 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 274.36 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/274.36 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 274.36 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 38,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,629.89/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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