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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 274.44 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 274.44 and 125.14 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 274.44 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/274.44 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 274.44 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 34,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,343.42/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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