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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 297.74 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 297.74 and 95.66 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 297.74 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/297.74 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 297.74 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 28,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,480.32/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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