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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.79, 274.34 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.79, 274.34 and 115.92 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.79 : 274.34 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.79/274.34 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.79x = 274.34 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.79x = 31,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,801.49/198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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