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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.97, 298.51 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.97, 298.51 and 138.49 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.97 : 298.51 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.97/298.51 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.97x = 298.51 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.97x = 41,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,339.56/198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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