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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.29, 273.66 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.29, 273.66 and 114.30 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.29 : 273.66 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.29/273.66 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.29x = 273.66 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.29x = 31,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,279.34/198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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