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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.28 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.28 and 115.36 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.28 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.28 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.28 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 34,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,409.12/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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