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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 274.56 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 274.56 and 125.40 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 274.56 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/274.56 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 274.56 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 34,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,429.82/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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