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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 274.02 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 274.02 and 115.67 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 274.02 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/274.02 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 274.02 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 31,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,695.89/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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