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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 274.31 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 274.31 and 128.91 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 274.31 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/274.31 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 274.31 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 35,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,360.66/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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