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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 273.60 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 273.60 and 115.38 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 273.60 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/273.60 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 273.60 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 31,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567.97/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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