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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 297 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 297 and 95.34 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 297 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/297 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 297 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 28,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,317.09/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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