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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 273.38 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 273.38 and 115.19 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 273.38 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/273.38 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 273.38 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 31,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,489.72/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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