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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 273.54 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 273.54 and 128.20 is: 177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 273.54 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/273.54 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 273.54 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 35,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067.83/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.02

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