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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.31, 297.27 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.31, 297.27 and 95.54 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.31 : 297.27 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.31/297.27 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.31x = 297.27 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.31x = 28,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399.69/198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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