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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 274.54 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 274.54 and 125.25 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 274.54 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/274.54 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 274.54 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 34,386.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,386.14/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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