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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.98, 274.33 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.98, 274.33 and 128.92 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.98 : 274.33 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.98/274.33 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.98x = 274.33 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.98x = 35,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,366.62/198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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