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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.35, 297.54 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.35, 297.54 and 95.60 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.35 : 297.54 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.35/297.54 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.35x = 297.54 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.35x = 28,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,444.82/198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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