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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.77, 274.28 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.77, 274.28 and 115.86 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.77 : 274.28 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.77/274.28 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.77x = 274.28 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.77x = 31,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,777.50/198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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