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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 274.04 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 274.04 and 128.57 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 274.04 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/274.04 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 274.04 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 35,233.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,233.37/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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