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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.94, 274.68 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.94, 274.68 and 129.10 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.94 : 274.68 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.94/274.68 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.94x = 274.68 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.94x = 35,461.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,461.19/198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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