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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.49, 297.55 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.49, 297.55 and 95.71 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.49 : 297.55 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.49/297.55 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.49x = 297.55 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.49x = 28,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,478.51/198.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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