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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 273.86 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 273.86 and 159.72 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 273.86 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/273.86 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 273.86 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 43,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,740.92/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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