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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 273.99 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 273.99 and 115.69 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 273.99 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/273.99 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 273.99 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 31,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,697.90/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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