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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.59 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.59 and 128.25 is: 177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.59 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.59 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.59 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 35,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,086.25/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.07

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