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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.81, 274.38 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.81, 274.38 and 115.90 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.81 : 274.38 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.81/274.38 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.81x = 274.38 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.81x = 31,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,800.64/198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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