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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 274.33 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 274.33 and 115.89 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 274.33 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/274.33 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 274.33 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 31,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,792.10/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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