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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 273.43 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 273.43 and 128.19 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 273.43 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/273.43 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 273.43 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 35,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,050.67/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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