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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 274.56 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 274.56 and 125.26 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 274.56 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/274.56 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 274.56 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 34,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,391.39/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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