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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 273.83 and 124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 273.83 and 124.87 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 273.83 = 124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/273.83 = 124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 273.83 × 124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 34,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,191.84/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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