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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 297.24 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 297.24 and 95.56 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 297.24 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/297.24 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 297.24 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 28,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403.15/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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