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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.22, 273.52 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.22, 273.52 and 115.34 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.22 : 273.52 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.22/273.52 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.22x = 273.52 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.22x = 31,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,547.80/198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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