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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 273.43 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 273.43 and 115.27 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 273.43 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/273.43 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 273.43 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 31,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,518.56/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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