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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.05, 273.24 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.05, 273.24 and 115.11 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.05 : 273.24 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.05/273.24 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.05x = 273.24 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.05x = 31,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,452.66/198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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