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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.51, 273.95 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.51, 273.95 and 115.62 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.51 : 273.95 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.51/273.95 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.51x = 273.95 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.51x = 31,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,673.52/198.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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