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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 273.62 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 273.62 and 115.38 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 273.62 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/273.62 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 273.62 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 31,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,570.56/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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