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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 274.49 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 274.49 and 125.27 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 274.49 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/274.49 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 274.49 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 34,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,383.36/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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