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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.11, 297.18 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.11, 297.18 and 95.45 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.11 : 297.18 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.11/297.18 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.11x = 297.18 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.11x = 28,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,365.83/198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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