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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.35, 273.46 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.35, 273.46 and 128.28 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.35 : 273.46 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.35/273.46 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.35x = 273.46 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.35x = 35,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078.81/198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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