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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.95, 298.44 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.95, 298.44 and 137.93 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.95 : 298.44 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.95/298.44 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.95x = 298.44 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.95x = 41,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162.34/198.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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