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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 273.72 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 273.72 and 128.48 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 273.72 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/273.72 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 273.72 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 35,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,166.18/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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