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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.48 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.48 and 115.28 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.48 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.48 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.48 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 31,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,526.77/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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