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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.17, 297.45 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.17, 297.45 and 95.57 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.17 : 297.45 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.17/297.45 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.17x = 297.45 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.17x = 28,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,427.30/198.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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