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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 274.66 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 274.66 and 142.98 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 274.66 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/274.66 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 274.66 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 39,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270.89/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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