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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.94, 298.14 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.94, 298.14 and 138.10 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.94 : 298.14 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.94/298.14 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.94x = 298.14 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.94x = 41,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173.13/198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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