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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.46, 273.90 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.46, 273.90 and 115.57 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.46 : 273.90 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.46/273.90 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.46x = 273.90 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.46x = 31,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,654.62/198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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