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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 296.66 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 296.66 and 95.17 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 296.66 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/296.66 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 296.66 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 28,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,233.13/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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