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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 273.92 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 273.92 and 115.58 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 273.92 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/273.92 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 273.92 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 31,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,659.67/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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