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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 273.96 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 273.96 and 115.61 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 273.96 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/273.96 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 273.96 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 31,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,671.43/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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