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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 274.37 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 274.37 and 115.93 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 274.37 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/274.37 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 274.37 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 31,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,807.13/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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