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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 273.68 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 273.68 and 115.43 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 273.68 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/273.68 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 273.68 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 31,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,589.62/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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