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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 273.77 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 273.77 and 124.83 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 273.77 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/273.77 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 273.77 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 34,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173.34/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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