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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.50, 273.82 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.50, 273.82 and 124.79 is: 172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.50 : 273.82 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.50/273.82 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.50x = 273.82 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.50x = 34,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,170.00/198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.14

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