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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 274.26 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 274.26 and 125.02 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 274.26 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/274.26 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 274.26 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 34,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,286.61/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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