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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 273.90 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 273.90 and 128.48 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 273.90 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/273.90 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 273.90 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 35,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189.30/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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