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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 273.93 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 273.93 and 115.59 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 273.93 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/273.93 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 273.93 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 31,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,663.57/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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