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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.30, 273.57 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.30, 273.57 and 115.35 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.30 : 273.57 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.30/273.57 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.30x = 273.57 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.30x = 31,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,556.30/198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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