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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 273.46 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 273.46 and 128.20 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 273.46 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/273.46 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 273.46 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 35,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,057.57/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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