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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.98, 274.58 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.98, 274.58 and 140.05 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.98 : 274.58 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.98/274.58 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.98x = 274.58 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.98x = 38,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,454.93/198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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