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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.52, 273.92 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.52, 273.92 and 124.88 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.52 : 273.92 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.52/273.92 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.52x = 273.92 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.52x = 34,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,205.14/198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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