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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.02, 273.27 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.02, 273.27 and 115.18 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.02 : 273.27 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.02/273.27 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.02x = 273.27 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.02x = 31,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,475.24/198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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