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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 273.38 and 115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 273.38 and 115.21 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 273.38 = 115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/273.38 = 115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 273.38 × 115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 31,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,496.11/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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