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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.13, 273.46 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.13, 273.46 and 124.40 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.13 : 273.46 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.13/273.46 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.13x = 273.46 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.13x = 34,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,018.42/198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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