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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 296.86 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 296.86 and 95.22 is: 142.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 296.86 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/296.86 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 296.86 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 28,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,267.01/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.65

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