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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.19, 273.49 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.19, 273.49 and 115.32 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.19 : 273.49 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.19/273.49 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.19x = 273.49 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.19x = 31,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,538.87/198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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