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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 273.40 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 273.40 and 124.39 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 273.40 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/273.40 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 273.40 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 34,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,008.23/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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