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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.51 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.51 and 114.17 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.51 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.51 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.51 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 31,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,226.81/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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