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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 273.89 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 273.89 and 115.63 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 273.89 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/273.89 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 273.89 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 31,669.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,669.69/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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