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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.27, 273.67 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.27, 273.67 and 128.33 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.27 : 273.67 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.27/273.67 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.27x = 273.67 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.27x = 35,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,119.41/198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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