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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 274.44 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 274.44 and 125.15 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 274.44 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/274.44 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 274.44 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 34,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,344.17/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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