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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.20, 273.56 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.20, 273.56 and 115.31 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.20 : 273.56 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.20/273.56 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.20x = 273.56 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.20x = 31,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,542.26/198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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