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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.46, 273.76 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.46, 273.76 and 128.40 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.46 : 273.76 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.46/273.76 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.46x = 273.76 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.46x = 35,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150.78/198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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