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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.82, 274.08 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.82, 274.08 and 124.93 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.82 : 274.08 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.82/274.08 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.82x = 274.08 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.82x = 34,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240.81/198.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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