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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 274.37 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 274.37 and 125.27 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 274.37 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/274.37 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 274.37 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 34,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,368.33/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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