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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 273.69 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 273.69 and 115.44 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 273.69 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/273.69 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 273.69 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 31,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594.77/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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