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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 273.54 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 273.54 and 115.37 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 273.54 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/273.54 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 273.54 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 31,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,558.31/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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