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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 273.29 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 273.29 and 115.12 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 273.29 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/273.29 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 273.29 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 31,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,461.14/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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