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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 273.98 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 273.98 and 115.64 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 273.98 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/273.98 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 273.98 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 31,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,683.05/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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