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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 273.60 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 273.60 and 128.40 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 273.60 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/273.60 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 273.60 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 35,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130.24/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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