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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 273.32 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 273.32 and 129.20 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 273.32 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/273.32 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 273.32 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 35,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312.94/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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