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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 273.34 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 273.34 and 115.20 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 273.34 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/273.34 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 273.34 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 31,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,488.77/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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