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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.22, 297.42 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.22, 297.42 and 95.62 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.22 : 297.42 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.22/297.42 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.22x = 297.42 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.22x = 28,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439.30/198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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