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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.37, 297.39 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.37, 297.39 and 95.57 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.37 : 297.39 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.37/297.39 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.37x = 297.39 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.37x = 28,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421.56/198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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