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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.98, 274.64 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.98, 274.64 and 128.99 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.98 : 274.64 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.98/274.64 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.98x = 274.64 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.98x = 35,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425.17/198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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