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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 298.17 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 298.17 and 140.73 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 298.17 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/298.17 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 298.17 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 41,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,961.46/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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