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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 273.75 and 115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 273.75 and 115.42 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 273.75 = 115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/273.75 = 115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 273.75 × 115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 31,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,596.23/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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