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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 274.31 and 127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 274.31 and 127.91 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 274.31 = 127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/274.31 = 127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 274.31 × 127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 35,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,086.99/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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