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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.17, 273.50 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.17, 273.50 and 115.32 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.17 : 273.50 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.17/273.50 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.17x = 273.50 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.17x = 31,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,539.44/198.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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