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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 297.17 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 297.17 and 95.39 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 297.17 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/297.17 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 297.17 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 28,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,348.03/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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