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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.36 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.36 and 128.11 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.36 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.36 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.36 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 35,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019.51/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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