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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 274.49 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 274.49 and 125.11 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 274.49 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/274.49 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 274.49 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 34,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341.44/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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