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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.39, 273.78 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.39, 273.78 and 115.53 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.39 : 273.78 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.39/273.78 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.39x = 273.78 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.39x = 31,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,629.80/198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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