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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 273.46 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 273.46 and 115.32 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 273.46 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/273.46 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 273.46 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 31,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,535.41/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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