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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 273.38 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 273.38 and 124.43 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 273.38 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/273.38 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 273.38 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 34,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014.68/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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