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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.21, 296.88 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.21, 296.88 and 95.48 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.21 : 296.88 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.21/296.88 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.21x = 296.88 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.21x = 28,345.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,345.91/198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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