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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.53, 274.13 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.53, 274.13 and 128.64 is: 177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.53 : 274.13 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.53/274.13 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.53x = 274.13 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.53x = 35,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,263.44/198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.62

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