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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.35, 297.42 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.35, 297.42 and 94.20 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.35 : 297.42 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.35/297.42 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.35x = 297.42 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.35x = 28,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016.96/198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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