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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 274.38 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 274.38 and 115.94 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 274.38 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/274.38 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 274.38 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 31,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,811.62/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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