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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 273.98 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 273.98 and 115.66 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 273.98 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/273.98 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 273.98 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 31,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,689.16/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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