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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.13, 273.40 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.13, 273.40 and 115.25 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.13 : 273.40 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.13/273.40 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.13x = 273.40 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.13x = 31,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,509.06/198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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