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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.09, 296.93 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.09, 296.93 and 95.22 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.09 : 296.93 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.09/296.93 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.09x = 296.93 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.09x = 28,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,273.91/198.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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