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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 273.99 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 273.99 and 124.91 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 273.99 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/273.99 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 273.99 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 34,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222.72/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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