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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 273.26 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 273.26 and 115.13 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 273.26 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/273.26 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 273.26 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 31,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,460.42/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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