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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 273.71 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 273.71 and 115.50 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 273.71 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/273.71 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 273.71 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 31,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,613.51/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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