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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 297.39 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 297.39 and 95.73 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 297.39 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/297.39 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 297.39 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 28,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,469.99/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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