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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 273.20 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 273.20 and 124.34 is: 171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 273.20 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/273.20 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 273.20 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 33,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,967.70/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.55

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