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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.21, 297.38 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.21, 297.38 and 95.51 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.21 : 297.38 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.21/297.38 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.21x = 297.38 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.21x = 28,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401.52/198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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