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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.31, 273.71 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.31, 273.71 and 115.43 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.31 : 273.71 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.31/273.71 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.31x = 273.71 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.31x = 31,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,595.57/198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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