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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 296.98 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 296.98 and 95.36 is: 143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 296.98 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/296.98 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 296.98 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 28,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320.01/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.04

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