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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 274.37 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 274.37 and 115.92 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 274.37 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/274.37 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 274.37 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 31,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,804.97/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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