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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.30, 273.76 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.30, 273.76 and 128.46 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.30 : 273.76 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.30/273.76 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.30x = 273.76 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.30x = 35,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,167.92/198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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