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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.60, 273.98 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.60, 273.98 and 115.69 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.60 : 273.98 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.60/273.98 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.60x = 273.98 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.60x = 31,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,695.48/198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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