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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.09, 273.37 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.09, 273.37 and 115.25 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.09 : 273.37 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.09/273.37 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.09x = 273.37 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.09x = 31,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503.95/198.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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