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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 273.79 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 273.79 and 124.69 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 273.79 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/273.79 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 273.79 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 34,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,137.51/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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